Update – Vehicle Recovered

The
Toyota Camry taken on December 29, 2010 in the Kingstowne area has
been located. The vehicle was found by patrol officers in the 3300
block of Southgate Drive in the Alexandria area. The vehicle was
returned to the owner after forensic evidence was obtained.

The
suspect has not been identified or found. Anyone with information
is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477,
e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your
message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at
703-691-2131.

ORIGINAL RELEASE BELOW

Kingstowne Carjacking

A
38-year-old Alexandria woman was robbed as she walked to her car on
Wednesday, December 29. The victim was allegedly approached by a
man who pointed a pistol at the victim and demanded her keys, purse
and cell phone. He then drove off in her car. She was not injured.

The
suspect was described as white approximately 23 to 25 years old, 5
feet 7 inches tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black winter
hat and a long black jacket.

The
car with Virginia license plates KEG-2495 is a 1993 green Toyota
Camry.

Detectives
are continuing their investigation. Police ask that you remain
vigilant and call if you see any suspicious activity. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text
“TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County
Police at 703-691-2131.

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